Youth Engagement Project – Professional Referral Information Step 1. – Eligibility criteria Organised sport programmes for young people that help to develop social skills, improve self-confidence and self-esteem have shown to help reduce anti-social behaviour and offending. The Sports Partnership Herefordshire & Worcestershire’s Youth Engagement Project is looking to support young people who want to get involved in sport or physical activity. This can either be through direct engagement, through sports based qualifications, or by volunteer placements within a sporting environment. The young person must be aged between 13-24 years old The young person must have recently been involved in offending or are at risk of offending The young person must be motivated to engage in sport or physical activity Please contact SPHW if the young person meets any of the following criteria for further discussion and risk assessment: Sex offender Violent offender Unstable substance use Highly chaotic Step 2. Pre-referral Before you approach us with a referral, the young person must have given their consent. Step 3. Referral form for Professionals Please fill out the referral form below. If you would like any further information or guidance please contact Bethan Roberts (Project Lead) Tel: 01905 542 382 Mob: 07766697741 E-mail: [email protected] (When emailing the referral please esnure you’re sending the referral via a secure email account). Step 4. Action As the referring agency you will be kept informed at each stage of the process. A joint first visit maybe deemed appropriate and so you may be contacted to arrange this. Unfortunately, we are unable to take self-referrals at the current time